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On the evening of March 28, downtown Ogden was abuzz with excitement around Peery’s Egyptian Theater. This was a very special occasion, as the historic theater celebrated its 100 year anniversary with a gala.
Professor Andrea Baltazar, director of film studies here at Weber State University, was a key presenter and panelist at the gala, where she presented a documentary made by her students centered around the history of the Egyptian theater.
The other panelists included Virginia Pearce, the Director of the Utah Film Commissioner; local historian Holly Andrew; Dave Park, cu-
Along with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages, guests were serenaded by the music of the Egyptian theater’s in-house organ player. This beautiful antique instrument harkens back to an era of silent movies, when the organ provided both the music and the sound effects for the audience to enjoy while watching silent films.
The gala, however, was missing one notable character, the savior of the theater Lear Van Dyke Summerill. Summerill passed away just weeks before the gala on March 17, at the age of 81. During his life, he led the campaign for the restoration and eventual reopening of the theater in 1997.
The Peery’s Egyptian theater is a historical landmark and an architectural work of art, a
Performance Premiere: This was water
When: April 5 @ 7:30 pm
Where: Weber State University Val A.
Browning Center - Eccles Theater
Price: Free & open to public
Check website for more info: https://weber.edu/artscalendar
This was water is a new musical work by Carey Campbell, WSU professor and Lindquist Creative Fellowship recipient. The piece is intended to bring awareness to the drying of the Great Salt Lake and inspire action to avert this ecological crisis.
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With his back to the crowd, the organist plays keys and pushes levers to form sound.
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The gala panel sits on stage. (from left to right) Virginia Pierce, Andrea Baltazar, Holly Andrew, James V. D’Arc and Dave Park.
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The organ player sits alone at the front of the theater.
By GRACIE WOODBURY Reporter
The Nontraditional Student Center has undergone big changes to become the Student Navigation and Transition Center.
“Our main mission is to remove barriers for the students,” Debbie Cragun, the center’s director, said. “We offer holistic support to help students succeed.”
Jared Tenney, a coordinator at the Student Navigation and Transition Center, believes the name change will allow the center to help more students.
“In a nutshell, we’re still helping students like what we’ve done with non-traditional students — peer mentoring help, and helping them get transitioned back into school,” Ten-
ney said. “Our name change allows us to help all students.”
The center focuses its efforts on helping all transfer students, those returning after time off of school, married students, students with children and students aged 25+.
Cragun was a first-generation college graduate herself, and is passionate about helping others receive a college education. She recalled an experience in helping a student who had recently graduated from a rehab program feel comfortable as they received their bachelor’s degree. The student continued their education and received a master’s degree.
“You are valued. We believe in you. You have the right to receive an education,” Cragun said.
Tenney shared some resources the center
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offers to all students needing support.
“We have academic advisors now in our department. They can sit down with students and help in areas where peer mentors can’t help with,” Tenney said. “We have a lot of other resources, and we’re here to get students connected with the resources we have and the resources that the campus as a whole offers.”
The center is currently planning its Smart Start Event that will occur right after orientation in the coming fall semester. This event will help answer students’ questions as they return to school. Tenney and Cragun both encouraged students who are feeling lost to come and receive support in the center.
“Everyone needs a cheerleader,” Cragun said. “Education is an opportunity for everyone.”
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When:
April 1 - April 4
Where:
Various Locations
Wednesday, April 3rd
Panelist at Language Services
Industry Day - in collaboration with UVU
Medical Translation:
Presented by Weber State University's Translation Week
Monday, April 1st “Él, Ella, Elle: Using inclusive language in Spanish” | 12:30 PM at SU 320
Tuesday, April 2nd “How Medical Translation can help humanity to thrive” | 4:30 PM at MH101
Thursday, April 4th
Invited lecturer in Span
3760: Medical Translation and Span 4760: Translation II
Blackout Poetry
Check website for more info:
https://weber.edu/artscalendar
when:
where:
price: April 8, 2024: 12:00 - 2:00pm
WSU Stewart Library - Hetzel
Hoellein Room
Free & open to public
Drop in anytime between noon and 2pm. Grab a recycled library book page and find inspiration in the words already printed on the page. Black out the rest, leaving only the words that resonate with you. Voilà! You’ve created your own unique poem.
for more info visit:
https://weber.edu/artscalendar
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